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King Edward VII

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Hi,
Just thought I would let people know if they don't already know that the planning application to remove King Edward VII statue from Highgate Park to Centenary Square was approved.

Application number
C/07752/07/BLB

Date application received
21/12/2007

Date application registered
18/01/2008

Date application decided
03/04/2008

Location
Centenary Square, land at, City, Birmingham,

Proposal
Repair and relocation of statue from Highgate Park to Centenary Square.

Status
Approve
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And couple of images from planning to show it in context it will be.

Kingstatue2.jpg


KingStatue.jpg
 
I had a letter today, informing me that the planning application I had endorsed has been successful. Good news indeed, I look forward to seeing the statue in situ in the near future.
 
great news that the statue will be put in a better place .the younger generation will think its somthing knew ,till they research it .well well its good news at last .lets hope the rest shall all come back to there rightfull places soon , harley.
 
Quite an impressive statue. I have two old pennies King Edwards reign – It was very short 1901 – 1910. to say the least

He was both fluent in the languages French and German a Free Mason alxo good public speaker and supposedly well liked – Married to Queen Alexandra - said to have had affairs with such celebrities as singer Lillie Langtry and actress Sarah Bernhardt and Alice the great-grandmother of Camillla Parker Bowles
 
Thanks for the update Pro Civitate. I am sure it will be magnificent when they have finished with it!
 
Here is the statue of his late Majesty being removed in July 2009 (note the fresh graffiti, which is why statues cannot be located in parks anymore).

I started the campaign to get him removed from Highgate Park in 2002 as he was in such a sorry state, covered in graffiti and vandalised and after many meetings, letters, fund-raising and articles in the press here we are 7 years later. I hope this might act as an example to everyone, that if you really believe that something should happen, then tenacity should be your sword and resolve your shield.
 
That's good news Pro Civitate - on the move at last. He is quite a commanding regal figure isn't he (even with all the graffiti)? It will be lovely when he's cleaned up and placed in Centenary Square.
 
And with a new sceptre and orb and three new bronzes to replace the ones stolen in 1986:

1) St George slaying the dragon
2) Allegorical figures of Education fostering progress
3) Allegorical figure of Peace
 
What a wonderful achievement Stephen. The pictures are great. All your hard work has certainly paid off. I am so pleased our great statues are being reinstated back in the city for more of us to enjoy!
 
And my dad has been in the understanding that he was to be reunited with his mom in Victoria Square. Oh dear.
 
hi lynne..now thats definately worth owning...thanks for showing us...

lyn...ps sent you an im....
 
I tried looking for the statue in Highgate Park back in June 2010, not aware that it had moved.

Got shots of where I thought it was (but am probably wrong)


Highgate Park - former site of King Edward VII statue by ell brown, on Flickr

Centenary Square outside Baskerville House

Future site of the King Edward VII statue in Centenary Square by ell brown, on Flickr

Last time I went past there they had already started digging it up, put fences around. Not been past recently though (with my camera).
 
I've only just discovered this thread. A wonderful "good news" story, and a credit to all concerned. Thanks!
 
Pro Civitate said:
Here is the statue of his late Majesty being removed in July 2009 (note the fresh graffiti, which is why statues cannot be located in parks anymore).

I started the campaign to get him removed from Highgate Park in 2002 as he was in such a sorry state, covered in graffiti and vandalised and after many meetings, letters, fund-raising and articles in the press here we are 7 years later. I hope this might act as an example to everyone, that if you really believe that something should happen, then tenacity should be your sword and resolve your shield.
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I never knew him of course, but I am so grateful for your efforts to find him a better home. You are Sir/Madam are a true Brummie Star, and worth every bit of praise that is surely coming your way...I am doffing my imaginary cap and bowing slightly from the neck...

Den
 
King Edward VII was the only British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (his son King George V changed the name to Windsor). His consort was Alexandra (1844-1925), the daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark (reigned 1863-1906).

In his choice of spouse, Edward was continuing a well-established tradition:
Queen Anne (reigned 1702-1714) married George (1653-1708), the son of King Frederik III of Denmark (reigned 1648-1670).
King James I (reigned 1603-1625) married Anne (1574-1619), the daughter of King Frederik II of Denmark (reigned 1559-1588).​
And Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's consort, though his immediate forebears belonged to Greek royalty, is the great-grandson of King Christian IX of Denmark (Alexandra's father).
 
Kings and Queens if you will...bit ambivalent myself but nice to see the memories of past maintained. More interested in Nelson, Watt, Boulton and Faraday myself. Was wondering what had happened to Nelson and see that he is still in place about where he was albeit that parts of the statue where lost in storage.
 
No problem. I like the members of the Lunar Society. Quite an interesting history with them.

Just a comparison of statues. I look forward to going to Centenary Square in the future when the restored Edward VII is installed. Hopefully it wont get vandalised outside Baskerville House.
 
Yes, I meant Murdoch. Still Faraday was just as important. The four houses at my school were Boulton, Watt, Faraday and Murdoch. Add Cook, Nelson, Isaac Newton and the Canal builders, Telford and Brindley and you have some of the men who ruled and facilitated.
 
What school was it? I know that King Edward VI Camp Hill for Boys has houses with names.

The Lunar Society members are quite interesting. I went to Soho House three months ago, saw the room that they debated in.
 
ellbrown said:
What school was it? I know that King Edward VI Camp Hill for Boys has houses with names.
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Yes, Beaufort, Seymour, Howard and last (usually) but by no means least Tudor. Ah the smell of the ancient chalk, unwashed ioks, and fear. Behold the glory of King Edward VIs Reformatory for lost souls......
 
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